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Rua Galeria de Paris 48, Porto 4050, Portugal
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Ranked #22 of 74 Porto B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
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Sao Paulo
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Depends on what you expect”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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This place has lots of pros and cons, so be sure about what you're looking for before booking it:

Pros:
- Good location
- Price
- Acceptably clean
- Gentle staff

Cons:
- Noisy (at least on weekends, people don't just hang out in the bars, they party in the street too). My room didn't face the street and I'm a heavy sleeper, so it wasn't really an issue for me, but for others it can be a nightmare.
- Small and dated (but if you're going to stay outside the whole day and just go there to sleep, still no so much of a problem).
- The shower was really tight. For me it's OK for 1 or 2 days, but if I was going for a longer stay I would seek more comfort somewhere else.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Israel
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent location and good value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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The major pro of this hotel is its location in the very center of Porto. Accessing to the main Porto's landscapes are within few minutes walking. The room and the bathroom are quite small but clean and quite convenient. We had a room that was facing the street, and though the street is a bit noisy (as several bars and restaurants are located in this very street), we had no problem of getting asleep after walking for hours in Porto's ups and downs.... At worst, one can close the window and open the AC.
Breakfast was satisfactory, and the staff was friendly and helpful and gave us some reasonably good tips concerning restaurants in the neighborhood (though generally food is not one of Portugal's benefits). Accessing the hotel is easy for both people that are using the public transportation (10 minutes walking from the train & metro station, or those arriving by car (paid indoor parking lot is 2 minutes walking far from the hotel)

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Too noisy.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011 via mobile

We stayed here on Saturday night after finishing 100 miles of the Camino De Santiago a couple of days before. We chose it randomly, went out in the evening for a few hours, but got back expecting to sleep but was kept awake by the horrendously loud music and 100s of people partying on the street below. We couldn't close the window as it was too hot in the top floor 'attic' room. Rooms are small and the whole place is a bit tatty. Don't stay here on a weekend if you're not a party animal.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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The only decent thing about this place wwas the location. The room was small and poorly appointed- tv did not work and the furniture was sparse and rickety. The hotel smelled of codfish and boiled cabbage. We booked here based on reviews, but the hotel did not meet expectations. In fact it was so disgusting, we refused to stay here and found other accomodations- even if it meant paying the penalty. DO NOT STAY HERE

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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“Great value and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2011

Smashing little place for a cheap weekend in Porto. Right in the centre of the action which means it can get a little noisy late on a weekend - but nothing too bad. Fantastic service, fantastic price. Rooms a little basic, but what do you want?!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Rua Galeria de Paris 48, Porto 4050, Portugal
Price range (per night):* INR2,173 - 4,291

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